If you do a lot of recycling, at times it can take up quite a bit of space. Enter in the recycling center, with a few bells and whistles to organize your paper and plastic. If you don't need fanciness and/or have a tight budget, I'd recommend these bags for sorting (I have them and they work out just fine).

Premium All-In-One Recycling Center (left), $229.00-$269.00, Buy it here.

• Compaction System
• 3 Compartments for 17-gallon total capacity
• Nesting Bins
• H: 30" W:15" D:17"

Deluxe All-In-One Recycling Center (shown middle), $179.00, Buy it here.

• Nesting Bins
• 3 Compartments for 17-gallon total capacity
• H: 28" W:15" D:17"

[posted by katie]

Whoa, talk about being serious about your sound system, this mother of all grandaddy home theatres will house your speakers (don't worry, that includes a subwoofer), iPod dock, CD player, and AM/FM radio, plus there's room to add in your DVD player and other components. It doesn't look too bad either.

From Switzerland, Geneva Sound is "furniture music" a renewed fusion of home entertainment and home décor that brings technology and design full circle. The Geneva Home Theater is the perfect fusion. It places everything you need for an entertainment center in one sleek, hand-lacquered wood box. The system contains seven speakers, including a 12" subwoofer, offering dynamic sound that digitally recreates the surround sound experience without requiring complicated installation. It has a buil-in iPod universal Dock, a CD player and AM/FM radio. Everything you play will be enjoyed with a full range of frequencies - from deep, rich bass to crystal clear highs, without dropping a single note in between. An LED display on the front of the cabinet displays what's playing. A cabinet on the right side has cord escapes and accommodates a DVD player, cable box or other components. Includes a remote control. Price includes delivery from Geneva.

W66 x D21 x H19 in
$3,995.00, Buy it here.

[posted by katie]

Whoa, at $550, this would be one heck of a nice gift for Father's Day.

this german designed all-in-one, high-quality cd player, fm/am radio alarm clock with an internal iPod dock lets you switch between your favourite radio station, cd or ipod download. a sleek, sturdy remote control, which mirrors the beauty of this impressive audio system means you never have to leave your chair to do so.

compact design: 210mm x 140 mm x 235 mm (8.26” x 5.31” x 9.25”)
$550.00, Buy it here.

[posted by katie]

Here's another great station to corral all your gadgets whilst charging.

One outlet, four electronic thingamajigs to plug in, let the Juice Box help balance that equation. Mitered walnut box with felted wool removable top tames the tangle of cords, while concealing a power strip of your choosing.

Specs: (Inches) 4h x 15.5w x 8d
$129.00, Buy it here.

[posted by katie]

It just might be worth the wait for these computer speakers. Standing at 4 inches high, they're small enough to do the job without taking up too much desk space.

Speak-er are high-qualtiy multimedia speakers that plug directly into your computer or MP3 player. Their iconic shape put the "speak" in speakers. Set includes a left and right speaker and power adapter.

Construction: Polished white ABS housing with matte black steel grille (additional specs)
Dimensions: H 4" x W 6" x L 2" per speaker
$120.00, Buy it here.

[via Cool Material]

[posted by katie]

Why not have a utilitarian item showcase craftsmanship? It's interesting how a simple change of materials elevates an object from under the sink onto a table for viewing.

Unconventionally simple and eco-friendly, this flashlight belongs on your table, not hidden in a drawer. The end cap, which unscrews for easy battery replacement, houses the convenient on/off switch. With energy efficient LED bulb.

Designer: Jonas Damon
Material: Wood, Aluminum, Rubber
Dimensions: 10 x 2 x 2 inches

Available for pre-order. $75.00, Buy it here.

[posted by katie]

If you're serious about losing some pounds, this scale might help with its fancy 'bioelectrical analysis'...plus, if you've got to have a scale, you might as well have a futuristic (or old-school eighties) looking one, right?

With a digital readout over four inches tall, this body-analyzing scale measures several critical health metrics and displays them in numbers large enough to read without glasses. In addition to precise weight measurement in 0.2-lb. increments, the scale uses bioelectrical impedance analysis--a harmless electrical impulse--to calculate body fat percentage, body water, muscle mass, body mass index, and basal metabolic rate, providing important data that helps you maintain a healthy lifestyle...The scale's memory stores data for up to 12 individuals. Rust-resistant stainless-steel platform has black mirror accents. 400-lb. capacity. Requires four AAA batteries.

1" H x 11 3/4" W x 11 3/4" L
$99.95, Buy it here.

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[posted by katie]

This looks like it would be a fun gadget to mess around with...the only problem I'd have is picking which 3 functions to choose.

3 completely controllable buttons allow you to assign pretty much any function to this sweet little device. Your iTunes controls, or your stock prices, or your communication settings that show you whether you have new mail or a new IM... What got us excited though was the fact that it was hacked and can now even play video. Don't be alarmed, the buttons of today's mini keyboard have a resolution of 96x96 pixel and are huge compared to yesterday's and with the included configurator software that works on a Mac and a PC, they are a breeze to set up!

Colors: Black, Silver
$159.00, Buy it here.

[posted by katie]

Never underestimate the slight pleasure of having your phone's charging cord untangled and organized. For $6, it's completely worth it. (Might also be a good stocking stuffer or co-worker gift?)

Driinn™ hangs between your battery charger and the wall socket. It provides a support for your mobile phone and convenient storage for your charging cord. Just wrap the adapter cord around the driinn and plug the adapter into the wall socket through the opening in the driin. Call or email us about putting your company logo on the driinn for a great corporate gift, as low as an extra $2.50 per piece. Low Minimum orders apply

$6.00, Buy it here.

[posted by katie]

This looks to have a compact footprint and great style, so you have little excuse for settling on less-than-par sound for your iPod.

By popular demand, we've created the ideal compact AM/FM sound system for iPod with the full, rich sound you've come to expect from Vers. The 1.5R is a true 'hybrid': great as a bedside alarm, even better in the kitchen, den or office... anywhere great sound belongs.
Vers 1.5R is available in Cherry, Natural Walnut, Dark Walnut, Bamboo, Black Gloss and White Gloss finishes. Finished by hand, each Vers system takes over a week to build and each one is unique. It sounds as good as it looks; there's simply no substitute for the rigid, 9 mm thick walls of a Vers cabinet for accurate sound reproduction.

$199.00-$219.99, Buy it here.

[posted by katie]